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Astar Network has announced a comprehensive update to its tokenomics, referred to as Astar Tokenomics 2.0, aiming to drive sustainable growth and improve user engagement. The detailed explanation of the changes was posted on the Astar Network forum, and here's a summary of the key aspects:

National Curriculum Framework for school education, which promises to usher in greater curricular flexibility and choice for students. There will be a greater focus on Indian languages.

HDFC Capital Advisors and the House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) have formed an alliance to set up a joint venture platform with investments of over ₹1,500 crore to undertake both plotted developments and low-rise projects across key property markets in India. HDFC Capital Advisors will be investing in this new platform through HDFC Capital Affordable Real Estate Fund-3 and the Investment is expected to result in a gross development value (GDV) of over ₹4,500 crore. «We believe there is a significant unmet demand for mid-income low-rise housing in the peripheral areas of tier 1 cities and tier 2 cities, driven by improved connectivity on the back of rapid development of road, rail and air infrastructure projects across India,» said Vipul Roongta, MD & CEO, HDFC Capital Advisors. According to him, through this platform, HDFC Capital will continue to focus on partnering with trusted realty brands to meet the increasing demand for high-quality low-rise developments at affordable prices. «The joint venture with HDFC Capital is a testament to our shared vision of creating exceptional living experiences. By combining our expertise and resources, we are set to redefine the landscape of branded low-rise projects.

Brics this week to air their grievances against Western powers, present themselves as defenders of developing economies and set out the case for an alternative international order. Russian President Vladimir Putin, addressing the South African summit by video, accused the West of provoking everything from the war in Ukraine and global inflation to hunger in the world’s most vulnerable countries by hampering Russian grain and fertilizer sales through sanctions.

Mumbai: Vegetable prices have started softening and will see an appreciable slowdown from September, according to Reserve bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das. Delivering the key note address at the Lalit Doshi Memorial Lecture, Das said that the outlook for cereal prices has brightened, thanks to supply side interventions. Das also said that even though core inflation remains high, the steady easing seen in the last few months indicates that monetary policy transmission is happening.

blue economy, the Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal said that India stands poised as the driving force shaping the next chapter in South Asia's maritime history, evolving into the global epicentre of the blue economy. He delivered a special address at a pre-event roadshow held at Visakhapatnam. Being a precursor to the upcoming Global Maritime India Summit 2023 (GMIS) 2023, the event spotlighted the strategic significance of fostering maritime growth and connectivity in the region. Sonowal underscored the importance of nurturing both worldwide and local collaborations while driving investments within the maritime sector.

₹138 crore from Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) to set up a 20MW AC ground-mounted solar photovoltaic power plant at Dugdha washery area, Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) phase of this project is slated for completion within 12 months.

Defense lawyers say FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried can't adequately prepare for trial in six weeks while in jail without proper access to computers, necessary medications to help him concentrate, and a better diet than bread, water and peanut butter

Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station, the phone is rumored to provide a maximum of 24GB of RAM, a notable upgrade that could significantly enhance multitasking capabilities. As per media reports, the smartphone is likely to retain its triple camera configuration on the rear. This camera setup is anticipated to consist of a 50-megapixel wide-angle primary camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 64-megapixel camera with a periscope lens.

Rugby Australia will gain control over key management, coaching and talent decisions at the country’s five Super Rugby clubs in a major restructure designed to dramatically improve performance and unify the sport.

Ryan Phillippe series, Shooter, which aired for three seasons, will soon depart Netflix globally. Initially gone from the US in June 2023, other regions will lose access in mid-September 2023. Adapted from a movie with Mark Wahlberg, the show centered on Bob Lee Swagger, a retired marine drawn into a government conspiracy. The cast included Ryan Phillippe, Shantel VanSanten, Omar Epps, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Eddie McClintock, and Josh Stewart. After three seasons, USA Network chose not to renew the show, and attempts to find it a new home were fruitless. Netflix obtained global rights through a licensing deal with USA Network for the US, while international rights (excluding Canada) were acquired for exclusive streaming shortly after airing. In the US, Shooter Seasons 1-3 had been released in June or May each year, with the final season arriving on June 21, 2019. Now, four years later, Netflix is set to lose rights on June 21, 2023, as indicated by a removal notice on the show's page. Internationally, Netflix in some regions will retain the show longer, like in the UK where access is expected until September 14, 2023. This five-year span aligns with the addition of the season 3 finale on June 22, 2018. Everywhere else, Shooter's last watchable day is September 13, followed by complete removal on September 14.

Defense lawyers say FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried can't adequately prepare for trial in six weeks while in jail without proper access to computers, necessary medications to help him concentrate, and a better diet than bread, water and peanut butter

Karnataka government's 'politically motivated' decision to discontinue the Centre's National Education Policy 2020, the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said the move reveals the 'anti-reform, anti-Bhartiya Bhasha and anti-Karnataka character' of the Congress party. «Education should be a beacon of progress and not a political pawn. Disappointed to learn about Karnataka CM's politically motivated decision to discontinue the National Education Policy 2020.

Aditya Birla Group company Hindalco Industries will be investing ₹ 2,000 crore in a copper and e-waste recycling facility, chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said Tuesday. «Your company is making an investment of Rs.

NEW DELHI : Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra & Hyundai Motor India are among automakers that have offered initially at least a dozen vehicle models for testing under India’s first crash-test safety rating programme, which is modelled after the Global NCAP, according to industry officials. The government’s Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) will award a star rating out of five for adult and child occupant protection respectively to passenger vehicles based on their performance in a crash test at a speed of 64 kmph. The test, which is completely voluntary for automobile companies, will begin from October.

Hindalco Industries Ltd has plans for a partnership with the railways and will invest about ₹2,000 crore to bring new extrusion and fabrication technologies to India, Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman, Hindalco, said at the company’s 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM). “We are even more excited to partner Indian railways and the passenger coach manufacturing ecosystem for the ambitious high-speed Vande Bharat trains.

EDX Markets, a prominent institutional crypto exchange company, announced on Tuesday a collaboration with Anchorage Digital, a regulated crypto platform renowned for its comprehensive financial services and infrastructure solutions.

NEW YORK — FTX Trading Ltd. founder Sam Bankman-Fried can’t adequately prepare for trial in six weeks while in jail without proper access to computers, necessary medications to help him concentrate and a better diet than bread, water and peanut butter, his lawyers told a magistrate judge Aug. 22.

MUMBAI : Non-bank financier Profectus Capital, which lends to small businesses, wants to fund newer areas aligned to the government’s incentivized local manufacturing scheme and grow its book to ₹4,500 crore by end of this fiscal, chief executive officer K.V. Srinivasan said. Founded in 2017 by Srinivasan, who was earlier the chief executive of Reliance Commercial Finance, Profectus is backed by private equity firm Actis.

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₹2,000 crore to bring new extrusion and fabrication technologies to India that are critical to building Vande Bharat trains in the country, Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman, Hindalco Industries Limited, said at the company’s 64th annual general meeting (AGM). “We are even more excited to partner Indian Railways and the passenger coach manufacturing ecosystem for the ambitious high-speed Vande Bharat trains.